The workouts – Bowflex XTL User Manual

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20 MINUTE BETTER BODY WORKOUT

FREQUENCY: 3 DAYS PER WEEK (M-W-F) TIME: ABOUT 20 MINUTES

Start by performing one set of each exercise. Warm up with a light resistance that you can perform easily for 5 -10 reps without
fatiguing. Focus on practicing and learning your technique before increasing the resistance. Then move to a more challenging
resistance that you can perform no less than 10 reps and no more than 15 reps without your form deteriorating. As you become
stronger, you can advance to two sets for each exercise. Complete all sets of each exercise before moving on to the next one. Rest 30
to 45 seconds between sets. Move slowly on each rep. Use a pace that would allow you to stop the movement instantly at any point
in the rep. Count three seconds up and three seconds down and work to fatigue during each set.

ADVANCED GENERAL CONDITIONING

FREQUENCY: 4 DAYS PER WEEK (M-T-Th-F) TIME: ABOUT 35-45 MINUTES

When you are proficient in performing the exercise techniques of the above routine and are no longer realizing results, or have
become just plain bored, it is time to change your program. You can increase your training with this “split system” routine that
works opposing muscle groups on different days. To do this, you’ll increase your resistance when you can perform 12 reps perfectly,
and you’ll increase your volume by performing more sets and more exercises. Move slowly on each rep. Use a pace that would
allow you to stop the movement instantly at any point in the rep. Count three seconds up and three seconds down and work to
fatigue during each set.

Body Part

Chest
Back
Shoulders
Arms

Legs

Trunk

Exercise

Bench Press
Seated Lat Rows
Rear Deltoid Rows
Biceps Curl
Lying Triceps Extension
Leg Press
Seated Leg Curl
Functional Lower Back Extension
Resisted Abdominal Crunch

Sets

1-2
1-2
1-2
1-2
1-2
1-2
1-2
1-2
1-2

Reps

10-15
10-15
10-15
10-15
10-15
10-15
10-15
10-15
10-15

Body Part

Chest
Shoulders
Arms

Legs

Exercise

Bench Press
Seated Shoulder Press
Lying Triceps Extension
French Press
Leg Press
Seated Leg Curl
Straight Leg Calve Raise

Sets

1-3
1-3
1-3
1-3
1-3
1-3
1-3

Reps

10-12
10-12
10-12
10-12
10-12
10-12
10-12

Body Part

Back

Shoulders
Arms

Trunk

Exercise

Seated Lat Rows
Lying Lat Pulldowns
Rear Deltoid Row
Standing Biceps Curl
Reverse Curl
Functional Low Back Extension
Resisted Abdominal Crunch

Sets

1-3
1-3
1-3
1-3
1-3
1-3
1-3

Reps

10-12
10-12
10-12
10-12
10-12
10-12
10-12

Day 1 & 3

Day 2 & 4

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